Emergency Screener

Washington County Mental Health Services • Berlin, VT

20d • $29

About The Position

Emergency Screener Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking an experienced Emergency Screener to provide crisis intervention services for individuals and families across our service area. This full-time position requires three 12-hour shifts plus four hours of administrative time per week, including nights and weekends, based at our Berlin facility with extensive outreach throughout Washington County and sections of Orange County. You'll work in diverse, fast-paced environments conducting complex assessments and providing immediate interventions for people experiencing mental health and substance use emergencies while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher with three to five years of experience providing mental health services to diverse populations; Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated awareness and knowledge of mental health, developmental disabilities, and social services systems in Vermont with ability to navigate complex care coordination across multiple agencies and settings.
• Strong clinical skills including crisis assessment, risk evaluation, de-escalation techniques, and appropriate referral processes for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric and substance use emergencies.
• Excellent decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations with capacity to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining clinical judgment and safety focus.
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record, willingness to use personal vehicle for outreach, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle for regular travel throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site intervention services in emergency rooms, mental health inpatient units, police stations, courts, schools, and community settings including individuals' homes throughout Washington County and Orange County.
• Triage situations with flexibility and mobility, performing comprehensive risk assessments and conducting clinical interviews while utilizing de-escalation skills and evidence-based interventions.
• Make critical decisions and develop safe disposition plans in high-stress, fast-paced environments involving a wide range of complex clinical presentations requiring sophisticated assessment capabilities.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member with colleagues within Washington County Mental Health Services and external community partners, maintaining strong interpersonal communication and working productively with peer networks.
• Complete timely, organized clinical documentation with excellent written and oral communication skills while developing clinical competencies to achieve Qualified Mental Health Professional status within six months of hire.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 12 vacation days and 12 sick days per year, with additional accruals for longstanding employees.
• Health Insurance: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-sponsored coverage.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with generous employer match.
• Educational Support: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees